Gold engagement ring with a blue opal
A gold engagement ring with a blue opal. A proposal off the beaten path. When you think of an engagement ring, you probably picture a classic solitaire: a gold ring with a single diamond.…
Gold horse head with black diamonds
Custom-made gold horse head pendant: From a block of wax to a gold horse head. Some pieces of jewelry simply start with a rather unimpressive little block of wax… For this special pendant, I…
Recycling Old Gold
Can I just put my old gold in the crucible? “Can you melt down these old rings and make something new out of them?” I get asked that question all the time. Sometimes there’s just a handful…
Have a "Golden Breast Milk Ring" made
A breast milk ring: a tangible memento of a special time Some pieces of jewelry are beautiful. Others tell a story and are beautiful. A breast milk ring undoubtedly belongs to the latter category. Recently…
The Story Behind: The Bryce Collection
The Story Behind: The Bryce Collection The story behind the Bryce collection Many of my designs are inspired by architecture. Lines, rhythm, and symmetry often form the basis of my collections. But…
Custom Jewelry Design Consultation at the Altena Fair
A Day at the Fair: Goldsmiths Outside the Store Yesterday, I set up my shop at the fair. Normally, I have conversations at the consultation table in the store, but…
Mokume Gane Wedding Bands | Unique Handcrafted Wedding Bands
Mokume Gane wedding rings: unique wedding rings with a story Anyone looking for wedding rings that are truly one-of-a-kind will sooner or later come across Mokume Gane wedding rings. These…
Gold coin wedding rings
From a gold coin to custom wedding rings Two young, vibrant people walked into my studio with a lovely request: would I make classic wedding rings for them? Of course, I congratulated them…
Why jewelry is expensive
Is a €1,500 ring expensive? A look behind the scenes When you buy a €1,500 ring, you mainly see the end result: gold, a stone, a beautiful design. What…
Have a Mother's Day piece of jewelry made
Mother’s Day: A Piece of Jewelry with Meaning Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to let someone know what she means to you. A piece of jewelry is a gift that lasts. Something that…
Buy Mother's Day jewelry at the Week van de Stenen Shop
Stone Shop Week: A Perfect Time to Celebrate Mother’s Day Stone Shop Week is a time to reflect on something that I take for granted…
The story behind: Amsterdam Collection
The story behind the Amsterdam collection Some designs don’t originate at the workbench, but elsewhere. On the street, in a city, in a detail that suddenly makes you see things differently. For…
Have a signet ring made from an old wedding band
Having a signet ring made from an old wedding band Having a signet ring made takes on a special meaning when the piece is crafted from an old wedding band. In this case, an…
Custom-made Art Deco engagement and wedding rings
Wedding rings with Art Deco influences and a personal story Sometimes a special story starts very small. He came in alone, with a clear request: to have an engagement ring made with a green stone…
Restoration of emerald entourage ring
Restoration of an emerald entourage ring in 18-karat gold Sometimes a piece of jewelry comes in and you can immediately see that it is a beautiful ring, but also that it...
Have a second earring made if you lose one
Having a second earring made if you lose one It happens more often than you think: losing one earring. Suddenly, a cherished piece of jewelry is incomplete. Especially when it comes to special gold pieces...
Special exclusive custom-made wedding rings Utrecht Rotterdam Den Bosch
Special exclusive custom wedding rings Utrecht Rotterdam Den Bosch Are you looking for special custom wedding rings in Utrecht, Rotterdam, or Den Bosch? Would you like to have unique and exclusive wedding rings made to order?
Handcrafted custom wedding rings
Custom wedding rings: color, shape, and meaning Choosing wedding rings is a special moment. Rings that you wear every day, that last a lifetime, and that are not only beautiful...
Reopening drinks on Saturday, January 24
The first weeks in Werkendam The move of my studio to Werkendam is now complete. The workshop is fully operational and the first weeks here feel like an intensive...
Price increase for gold and silver
The price of gold and silver: why current events are important Over the past two years, the prices of precious metals have fluctuated significantly. Both gold and silver have seen considerable price increases...
